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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs 1792 Small Batch
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to 1792 Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$26 – $34 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).